Mexico Bans Junk Food Sales in Schools to Fight Childhood Obesity Epidemic

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Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity

It also wasn’t immediately clear how the government would forbid the sale of junk food on sidewalks outside school campuses, where street vendors typically hawk candy, chips, nachos and ice cream to kids during recess and after the school day ends.

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Mexico's Bold Move: Junk Food Ban in Schools to Combat Childhood Obesity

Despite the favorable outlook, enforcement presents hurdles, especially against selling junk food outside campuses, raising concerns about effective implementation across Mexico's vast network of 2,55,000 schools.

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Mexico bans junk food sales in schools to combat child obesity: ‘Farewell, junk food!’

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